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Cathay Pacific Attempts to Acquire Low-Cost Carrier

March 7, 2019 Will Lee

In response to the rumors of Cathay Pacific buying a stake in Hong Kong Express, the airline revealed the potential takeover bid for the low-cost carrier. The airline is “in active discussion about an acquisition

Airports

Shop or Fly: Airports Find New Ways to Sell In-Terminal Shops To Non-Travelers

March 7, 2019 Ian McMurtry

When it comes to airports luring in new passengers, the challenge always seems to be having the lowest airfare and best routing and airline options while winning over travelers with new designs and amenities like

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Hong Kong Airlines Threatens to Sue Those Who Question Financial Standing

January 6, 2019 Parker Davis

According to the South China Morning Post, Hong Kong Airlines on Jan. 5 issued a statement in which it threatened legal action against any organization that publicly questions its financial health in the wake of

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British Airways Closes Hong Kong Cabin Crew Base

September 26, 2018 Jose Antonio Payet

Britain’s flag carrier announced that it will be closing its cabin crew based in Hong Kong at the end of October. This comes after a review in the company’s global operation dynamics and the decision

Top Story

Cathay Pacific Begins Washington Dulles Service with A350-1000

September 23, 2018 Thomas Pallini

Cathay Pacific launched its longest route to date on Saturday to Washington Dulles International Airport in Virginia. The flight was a major milestone for both the airline and airport, as Cathay inaugurated its first long-haul

Routes

Shenzhen Airlines Launching First Flight to Europe

August 20, 2018 Albert Kuan

Shenzhen Airlines is planning to enter the long-haul market by launching a route from its hub in Shenzhen, China to London’s Heathrow Airport in late October. The new route will be operated by Shenzhen Airlines’

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Qantas Announces Newest Destination for Its Dreamliners

July 26, 2018 Thomas Pallini

Australian flag carrier Qantas has announced that the newest destination for its newest airplane, the Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner, will be Hong Kong. Already flying the aircraft on some of the airline’s longest routes including the

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Cathay Pacific Takes Delivery of its First Airbus A350-1000

June 19, 2018 Thomas Pallini

Cathay Pacific took delivery this morning of its first Airbus A350-1000 aircraft at the Airbus Delivery Centre in Toulouse, France. The Hong Kong-based airline is just the second airline to receive the new fuel-efficient airliner,

Throwback Thursday

TBT (Throwback Thursday) in Aviation History: Oasis Hong Kong

April 19, 2018 Ian McMurtry

Despite the increasing demand of flights to Asia and the overall positive view on new low-cost carriers appearing in the Asian market, Hong Kong was one city that on the outside of that trend, as

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Air Belgium Announces Commencement of Service

April 3, 2018 Samuel Chen

Air Belgium, an airline based in Belgium, will launch its online reservation platform on Tuesday, April 3, at 9 a.m. Beginning April 30, the airline will be offering direct flights to Hong Kong, with additional

Trip Reports

Hong Kong Airlines: Bringing the Best of East and West to SFO

April 2, 2018 Albert Kuan

What comes to mind when you think of Hong Kong? Maybe the action-packed movies of Jackie Chan or possibly its hearty dim sum and tightly packed skyscrapers. No matter your familiarity with Hong Kong, you

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Cathay Pacific Racks Up First Back-To-Back Loss In 71 Years

March 14, 2018 Akhil Dewan

Hong Kong-based Cathay Pacific announced a loss of $1.45 billion HKD ($185 million USD), nearly triple the $525 million HKD ($66.9 million USD) loss reported a year ago. This loss signifies the airline’s first back-to-back

Airlines

Air Belgium Prepares For Take Off: Interview with CEO

March 7, 2018 Mateen Kontoravdis

Founded in 2016, Air Belgium has been working hard as it prepares to take flight for the first time this year. The airline will be the first new one in Belgium since 2006 when SN

Planes

Hong Kong Airlines Takes Delivery of First Airbus A350-900XWB, Continues Drive for North American Growth

September 4, 2017 Jace Moseley

On Sept. 1, Hong Kong Airlines took delivery of their first Airbus A350-900XWB aircraft. The delivery is the first of four for the airline via AerCap Holdings, a leasing company. The airline is expecting a

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Cathay Pacific Announces Layoffs in Hong Kong Following First Financial Loss in Eight Years

May 22, 2017 Joe Pesek

Hong Kong’s largest airline, Cathay Pacific, has announced the elimination of 600 jobs at the company in an effort to battle strong competition in the region and its first financial loss in eight years. While

Airlines

Finnair To Increase Asian Market With Extended Service

October 10, 2016 James Field

Finnair continues to grow its Asian traffic, and has today announced it will add capacity and frequencies to both its Tokyo and Hong Kong routes with the Airbus A350XWB for the Summer 2017 season. This

hong kong

Cathay Pacific Attempts to Acquire Low-Cost Carrier

Shop or Fly: Airports Find New Ways to Sell In-Terminal Shops To Non-Travelers

Hong Kong Airlines Threatens to Sue Those Who Question Financial Standing

British Airways Closes Hong Kong Cabin Crew Base

Cathay Pacific Begins Washington Dulles Service with A350-1000

Shenzhen Airlines Launching First Flight to Europe

Qantas Announces Newest Destination for Its Dreamliners

Cathay Pacific Takes Delivery of its First Airbus A350-1000

TBT (Throwback Thursday) in Aviation History: Oasis Hong Kong

Air Belgium Announces Commencement of Service

Hong Kong Airlines: Bringing the Best of East and West to SFO

Cathay Pacific Racks Up First Back-To-Back Loss In 71 Years

Air Belgium Prepares For Take Off: Interview with CEO

Hong Kong Airlines Takes Delivery of First Airbus A350-900XWB, Continues Drive for North American Growth

Cathay Pacific Announces Layoffs in Hong Kong Following First Financial Loss in Eight Years

Finnair To Increase Asian Market With Extended Service

Garuda Indonesia Reportedly Nixing 737 MAX Orders

Starlux Airlines Completes Deal for 17 A350 Aircraft

British Airways Welcomes Last Retro Livery: Negus

Brazil Opens Further Concessions for Airport Purchasing

ANA Takes Delivery of First Airbus A380, Becomes Last New Super-Jumbo Customer